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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
Climate of the Great West.

What has wrought the change in the
climate of eastern Colorado and western
Kansas That question cannot be accu-
rately answered. The winds blow from
the same direction they formerly did but
they are not siroccO like The rain storms
come from the west generally, and in the
past the west wind was dry wind. In my
opinion the change is due TO the extensive
irrigation of the land lying along the east
ern base Of the Rocky mountains Great
rivers, which head in the perpetual snow
banks of those mighty ranges, have been
turned into irrigation bitches, and the
water which formerly ran wastefully to
the Gulf of Mexico has been turned ON to
the arid plains. There it soaks into the
soil. The wind sweeping over the land
sucks up large portion of it. There is
moisture in the air, and it is precipitated
as rain on the plains of eastern Colorado
and western Kansas. So extensively is
irrigation practiced in Colorado that almost
all the water was taken out of the South
Platte river last year. Fifty miles east
ward from Denver the stream was tiny
rill. As it is with the South Platte so it
is with less important streams, and so it
soon will he with streams of larger volume.
The day when the Arkansas river will be
turned on to the plains, every inch Of it, is
plainly in sight
The system of irrigation which has been
applied to the land lying along the eastern
base of the Rocky mountains is now being
applied to the western slope and to the
arid basin lying between the Rocky noun
tains and the Sierra Nevada range In a
few years the water which now flows
wastefully into the Colorado and the Co
lumbia will be taken from the branches of
those large streams and used to irrigate
arid land. 1t is highly probable that the
climate of the whole Rocky mountain
region will be changed in the near future,
and changed by the irrigation of the land
lying west Of it. More rain will fall in
the highlands during the summer The
streams which drain the eastern slopes
will remain full longer. More water will
be expended on the plains, and more rain
will fall in Colorado and eastern Kansas
The arid zone will practically disappear.
Frank Wilkeson in New York Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

No matter how experienced in the prac-
tice a lawyer may be, if he occupies the
bench he finds many new points of which
previously he had no knowledge. He
views litigation from different stand
point, placing both sides On an equal foot
ing, whereas as an attorney he looked
only on one side of the question at issue
A new judge of course has more work TO
do than one who has fallen into the routine
part of judicial duty. In his anxiety TO
be impartial he makes note of many small
or insignificant points that an experienced
judge learns to eliminate from his consid-
Grafton of the case. He is on the qui viye
TO catch everything that is going on, and
hence finds himself very tired after hear
ing a case. After he has tried a great
many cases he will naturally come to know
what parts of testimony to closely attend,
and then his work will not be so onerous
Judge Valiant in Globe-Democrat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

1t is the business of the saliva to digest
starch. and by its alkalinity to stimulate
the secretion of the gastric juice in the
stomach. 1t is well known that the saliva
is unable TO act upon starch in the pres
ence Of an acid. Experiments have shown
that even so small quantity of vinegar as
one part in 5000 appreciably diminishes
the action of saliva upon starch. One
part in 1000 renders it very slow, and
twice the latter quantity arrests it alto
gether. From this it is evident that vine
gar, pickles, salads and other preparations
in which vinegar is used are unwholesome,
especially when taken with farinaceous
food, such as bread and other grain prepa-
rations. There is a popular notion that
by the use of vinegar tendency to in
crease in flesh may be antagomzed The
fact that fat is largely formed
from the starchy elements of grains and
vegetables rather supports the popular no
ton; but this method of reducing weight
should not be encouraged. as the loss of
flesh is secured at the expense Of good di-
gestion Good Health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

According to correspondent of The
New York Commercial Advertiser. the
largest house in the world engaged in the
collection of medicinal herbs. roots, bsrks,
gums and berries is conducted by two
brothers at Statesville. n. c.
These brothers do business of 500, 900
a year, handling more than 1000 varieties,
weighing upwards of 2,000,000 pounds
Shortly after the war they started bust
ness in very small way. At first they
dealt chiefly in ginseng, for which there is
always big demand in China. Snake
root was also looked after, and the bust
ness grew to such an extent that the
brothers secured the services of an emf
nent botanist.
The traffic increased, until 10000 per-
sons are kept busy collecting herbs and
delivering them TO 400 or 500 different
stores scattered over some thirty counties
in western North Carolina. These col
lectors are chiefly women. children and old
men. Constitution.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Hostetter's stomach bitters are en-
phatlcally genial restorative. The
changes which this great botanic remedy
produces IN the disordered organization
are always agreeable. though surely
progressive, never abrupt and violent.
On This account it is admirably adapted
TO persons of delicate constitution and
weak nerves, to whom The powerful min
eral drugs are positively injurious. That
1t initiates those processes which result
in the re- establishment of healthful vigor
is conspiciously shown in cases where il
is taken to overcome that fruitful cause
OF debility, indigestion, coupled. as it
usually is, with biliousness and constipa.
ton. Thorough digestion. regular evac
uation and abundaGt secretion, are re-
suits which promptly and invariably at
tend its systematic use. II is, besides,
the best protective against malaria, and
first rate diuretic.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

The bald head of Senator Foote, of
Mississippi, was frequently mark for the
humor of the senate. One day he seated
himself smilingly at his desk. The house
was electrified, for fine, curly, black
wig covered his pate. Up rose Mr.. Hale
and demanded special committee to ex-
anime the credentials ''of the youthful up
start who had assumed SenatorF foote's like
ness and chair" Senator Foote rose up,
and, bowing politely, convulsed the senate
by quickly removing the wig and hang
ing it on his umbrella, with the observa-
ton: with this motion on my part,
which is quite in order, despite my illus
trious colleagues, the committee is not
necessary" There was round of ap-
plause e-The Argonaut
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

MR. EDITOR Many of your readers
may be benefited by the knowledge of
such an excellent remedy as DIR. Jones
Red Clover Tonic. which produces the
most favorable results IN disorders of the
liver stomach and kidneys, and is a valu
able remedy in dyspepsia; also, debility
arising from malaria or other causes. Il
is perfect tonic, appetizer, blood puri>
fer, and sure cure for ague Price so
cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
An Important Arrast.

The arrest of suspicious character up,
on his general appearance, movements or
companionship, without waiting until he
has robbed traveller, fred a house, o.
murdered fellow man, is an important
function of a shrewd detective. Even
more important is the arrest of a disease
which, if not checked, will blight and
destroy a human life. The frequent
cough, loss of appetite. general languor
or debility, palGd skin. and bodily aches
and pains, announce the approach of
pulmonary consumption, which is prompt
ly arrested and permanently cured by DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Sold by druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

/ was troubled with Chronic CataIrH
and gathering in my head, was very deaf
al times. had discharges from my ears,
and was unable to breathe through my
nose Before the second bottle of Ely's
Cream Balm was exhausted | was cured,
and to-day enjoy sound healh.-C. J.
Corbin, 923 Chestnut street, Field Man
ager, Philadelphia Pub. House, Pa.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

In point of fact, the supply of stenog-
raphers is superabundant Hundreds and
hundreds of fairly good writers are out of
employment. Moreover, the old race of
stenographers is becoming extinct. The
male shorthand writer, looked upon as the
master of magic art. is almost thing of
the past. The girl with pair of nimble
hands and an ability to get along nicely
and contentedly on from s. to $12 week
has taken his place Chicago Herald
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
"a NAMELESS CASE.

My case has been a very curious one
for about thirteen years. At intervales
Of about one week | would be attacked
with spells of severe and most excruciat-
ing pain, always commencing in the region
of my kidneys The pain would then go
upwards and effect my body and head,
and seemed to penetrate my very eye
balls, creating the most intense suffering.
lasting about eight hours each spell.
resorted to all kinds of medicine with>
out benefit. Several doctors treated my
case, but none gave relief. finally used
B. b. B. as an experiment, and to my
utter astonishment all pain and suffering
vanished after using three doses. To
the present time have used three bottles
and not pain has ever returned. | do
not know what was the matter, neither
could my physician name the complaint.
The B. B. B. acted finely and powerfully
upon my kidneys; my appetite has been
splendid and my constitution built up
rapidly. X. THOMAS,
Constitution. Ga, May 6, 1886.
unimpeacned Integrity.
ohi oos blOhC hO"H tntlNt NCuls
ago, and have not been able to work
since. Have lost proper action of my
hips and legs. For five years scrofulas
sores have appeared on my scalp and
nose, and at the same time my eyesight
to began to fail, and for three years have
been comparatively blind. Have been
treated by eminent physicians of different
schools without cure have taken five
bottles of B. B. B. (made at Atlanta, Ga
and all scrofulas sores are gradually heal
ing. Inflammation about nv eyes has dis
appeared and there is some Improvement
in my vision Am very much benefited
and relieved and begin to feel like a boy
again-feel good. Ny strength and ac-
tivety are returning in my legs and hips.
The B. B. B. acts vigorously upon my
kidneys, and the great quantity of mat
ter that has been forced out through the
skin is utterly incredible, often SO offen-
sive in odor as to produce nausea. ]
refer to all business men of LaGrange, Ga
p. PRoPHILL
LaGrsnge, Ga, January Is, 1885
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Captain Mitchell, of the bark Antoine
Sala, New York and Havana trade,
came home In May, entirely helpless with
rheumatism. He went to The mountains.
but receiving no benefit, al his wife's re-
quest began TO take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
He immediately began to improve; in
two months his rheumatism was all gone,
and be sailed in command of his vessel a
we'll man. Hoods Sarsaparllla will help
you. Sold BY all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

DR.. Buchan. the author of the well
known work, Domestic Medicine" said:
Very few of the valuable discoveries in
medicine have been made by physicians.
They have, in general, either been the
effect of change or Of necessity, and have
been usually opposed by the faculty, till
every one else was convinced of their i'm
portance. Halls Journal Of Health.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
Certainly the Best

Papillon (Clarke's extract of fax Cat
arrh Cure. from an experiment, has
grown to be the acknowledged superior
of any remedy for similar purposes.
Purely vegetable and scientifically pres
pared, it is absolutely harmless and
effects cures where all other known re.
medies and the most learned medical tai.
ent fail. That it is a favorite with all
classes is evidenced by the fact that dur.
ing the past two years, SO, 600 gallons
have been sold. Positively cures catsrrh
hay fever, colds, etc. etc. Large bottles
only 81. For sale by II. II DeSanto.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

The restoration to health of our child
VIC considered uncertain. When two
weeks old she caught cold. For Is months
was not able to breathe through her nos
trils. Upon useing Ely's Cream Balm her
difficulty is removed; she breathes natural
ly.-Mr. &. Mrs. j. NJ. Smith, Oswego,
N. Y.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Jerome Knapp, while attending New
Years social near Leadville, was hit in the
body by a stray bullet. and his lie is des.
paired of
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

sCongresman Tillman, of South Carolina,
never wears an overcoat. and in the cold
est weather leaves his sack coat unbut-
toned. He is sixty years old and in good
health
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
LaGrsDge, Ga, January Is, 1885,

All who desire full information about
the cause and cure of Plood Poisons,
Scrofula ana Scrofulous Swellings, Ulcers,
Sores, rheumatism, Kidney Complaint,
Catarrh. etc, can secure by mail, free, a
copy of our 30 page Illustrated Book of
Wonders. filled with the most wonderful
and startling proof ever before known
Address, Blood Balm Co.
Atlanta. Ga
For solo br IT II T'bnpnoe
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

James Lick's monument in San Fran
cisco contains no inscription but his name
and age and the line. "A Native of Penn>
sylyania -
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Somebody exploded dynamite cart
ridge under the house of J. S Clark, in
Tombstone. A. T., wfecking the structure
aud killing Mrs Clark.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Twenty-four hours after the Oregon
chinook, " the warm wind, reached Fort
Keough, NJ. T.. this week, the mercury
had risen 80 degrees.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Governor Lee, Of Virginia, is credited
with being the champion checker player
of the south.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

Archdeacon Farrer says that lin India
the English have made one hundred
drunkards for one Christian.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

" ANTED--TO RENT A HOUSE OF
five 10 sever rooms between Seventeenth and
Iwenty-fourth streets. Enquire at this office.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
Captain Mitchell of the hark Apto;,

The widow of Gen. Grant is 60 years
old.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

w WANTED--ALL TO KNOW THAT
w Madam Blanche is here: she can direct you
in lost or stolen properly, sincerity of friends
family difficulties, love. matri IT ony, etc She s
at the Commercial House, corner OF Third avenue
and Seventeenth street this city. Gail and con
suit her IL
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
HALF-CENT A WORh.

THE ARGUS hereafter will publish IN this col
ann all advertisements Of Lost, Found, For Rent
Fcr sale, Bosrd or Rooms. Wanted. snd similar
notices, at the low rate OF oae RGif cent ,rord,
each figure word, but no advertisement less
than ten cents
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
z PER CENT MORTGAGES

Improved Iowa Farms. Security s to times the
loan, and inspected In each case. Completed
losns always on hand for sale. Sizes of loans
5000 to $4,000, Time OF loans years Only
choicest loans handled. References aud details
given on application either in person or letter.
H. NJ. HENLEY, Attorney at Law
21l Main ST. Davenport Iowa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

ud bs
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Rock Island.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

EOR SALE.-A NEW HOWE SEW
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meuts- Enquire at ARGUS office
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

EOR SALE, SIXTY LOTS INMY AD-
= ditrons o the city of Rock Island on four year
ly payments with interest at six per cent per an
uun DAVENPORT.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED
to be 20 to 80 per cent cheaper at the
HARPER HOUSE DRUG STORE
PRICES WARRANTED

any Drug Western Illinois Not Patent
Medicines Standard Drugs Fancy Goods and Mis-
eelaneous Read the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-01-20

W WANTED.-FOUR GOOD ENER
w getic men to canvass for ano line Of Holi
day goods good pay to right men; reference
required. c. F. DEWESD, Manager.
1s-lm li9 Main st. Davenport, Ia
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
The phllharmonie Amateurs.

The first concert of the Philharmonic
Amateur Society of the Heights was given
last Monday evening, at Kessler's Hall, on
Central avenue. The association is com
posed of amateur musicians, and has now
about sixty five members though organized
only last February. The concert was q
complete success and afforded entertain
rnent to'over 500 persons. The stage was
occupied by rhirty-ive instrumental per.
formers who were directed by L. Roesser.
the leader of the society. A march by
Mtllocker, executed by the full orchestra,
opened the concert, and afterwards many
beautiful choruses and selections were
rendered, among which were the 4 flowing:
1.-THE First Concerto of Beriot. rendered
by Adam and Willie Lsngerberg on piano
and violin; Poet and Peasant, by T. Y.
Suppe; sMenuet." by Bocchernia ssSoli-
tude,' by Czibulki; 'sKosachewitt, by
Millocker; baritone song by Mr. Dangan;
and the solos ''Couplets du Toreader de
GARNER" and 'iAir des Yespers Siciiennes "
Two solos were also rendered by Mr.. Ferizl
on the violonoello, and were Tapturously
received. and Mr. Code rendered the
violin solo Souvenir de Hayden, with ex-
celleut effect. ssWelcome, Pretty Prim-
rose, soprano solo, was sung by Miss E.
Roess er, and her effort elected great APP
plause. 4 bouquet of beautiful roses was
also presented TO her. Mr.. @. Mrslier rem
dered Virginia on the clarlonet, being
accompanied by the full orchestra, and it
proved one of the most successful efforts
of the concert. After the concert the
guests enjoyed several hours dancing.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01

Almost enjoyable esociebe was that
given by the members of the Hawthorn
Union Of Lafayette, on last Wednesday
evening. 1t took place at the residence
of John J. Broderick who is the President
of the Uuion. The parlors were filed
with light and choice ported plants threw
their perfume outamong the guests. The
merry party danced away the fleeing hours
to the strains Ola string orchestra of three
piec S. The members of the Union were
ever busy trying to make the guests happy
and their EFFORTS were far from beng in
vain. The costumes of the ladies were
very rich and varied and many costly cor
sage bouquets were noticed About
twenty complies were present, and by the
thorough sociability of the company the
hours passed away far too quickly. A
splendid cellauon was served during the
intermission. Among those present were;
Joha S. Watson and Miss Annie Daniels;
VIM J. Kelly and Miss X. Ferguson;
JohnJ. Broderick aud MIST Minnie Car
lin; Charles a. Hill and Miss Whitlock J;
George Sisco and Miss Buchanan; Il. K.
Broddineadow and Miss Rode Robt. w.
Moore Jr. and Miss Logan John ]. Veyiu
and Miss Agnes BarliH; Robt. Il. King
and Miss Suttle; VIM. Iunnard aud Miss
Terry VIM. H. Moore and Miss Watts M
Samuel b. Sayers and Miss M. Daniels
H. L. Doherty and Miss Wilson; w. K
O'Brien and Miss Byrnes, and John T.
Stanton and Miss Carnie.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01

Justice shop three days last week, frantic
ally yelling for wsrrent for the arrest of
the editor of the NEWS for libel, was pitia-
Bile to look upon. 1t was all because it was
stated in these columns last Sunday morn
ing that he had played off sick so as to go
into the Fourth District and work for Mey-
er's reelection. Dan declares for fact
that he was sick, but he admits that on
election day he left his sick bed to % to
the polls to vote. Swell" he adds with
cautious reserve as to the rest of the story,
II didn't go right home-that's true"
That corrobor ties the story of others that
he shot straight for the polling plac where
Me, er's chances were hanging in the bal
ance to help pull him through. The fact
is that Dams most awfully afraid that if
his partisan interest in local elections IS
found out, the Police Board may call him
off his picnic gre unds and make nlm carry
the stick for ten or eleven hours a day.
Congressman McAdoo threatens to pull
Mayor Hewitts nose the first time he
meets him, and this is the reason of it
While Hewitt was in Congress he was on
the Naval Committee, of which MsAaoo
WAS also a prominent member. Hewitt,
who had spent a seasan abroad, was
continually. upon his return, quoting lord
lu13 ana lOIu tndb as authority Ou HhVd1
matters. One day McAdoo objected to
the waste of the Committees time with
Hewitt's, quotations of English lords, ard
moved that the Committee proceed to bus
mess vote was taken on the motion
and Hewitt was beaten by Hudson's Con-
gresham by two votes. Since then Hew-
lit and McAdoo have only been on speak
ing terms. About two weeks ago a man
seeking position on Hewitt's Greenwood
Lake road asked for letter to New YoIk's
Mayor = MeAdoo gayesshim a short letter,
SIMPLY stating that he knew the man to
be thoroughly capable, trustworthy and
honest. He carried the letter to Hewitt
and reported to McAdoo that Hewitt
made the letter the pretext for yentilating
his opinion of McAdoo, and wound up by
saying g don't see how that young man
has the audaclty to address letter to me
for anything" McAdoo is big enough to
pull Hewitt's nose, and The SUNDAY
MORNING News hopes he may.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01
The GreenyiIle LIederkranz.

Notwithstanding the heavy storm of last
Monday night the animal ball of the Lied
erkranz Singing Society at Greenville,
which was held at the Globe Hotel, was at
tended by over twenty five couples. Ex-
cellent music was furnished by Miller's
orchestra, and in the intervals between the
dances the society entertained the guests
with vocal selections, which were rendered
with great credit. A palatable supper was
served after the first part of the programme.
Among these present were: Mr.. and Mrs !.
Miller. Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Herr. Mr. and
Mrs Edward Bischof, Mr. and Mrs. Meun-
er, A. Miller and Miss Meyer, Misses Reed
and Emma Bischof. Mr.. and Mrs. A
Sayles, Miss Mary Jansen, Miss Haibor
MIR. Alexander Kachlee, wife and sister in-
law, Miss Leo. and Messrs. Chas, Wagner,
Faust, David Folwell. William Heiber and
Max Schenck.
The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-05-01

The marriage of Mr. Patrick Carroll,
foreman of ]. c. & B. r. r. Stables to
Miss Conner took place at st. Patricks
Church last Sunday evening at o'clock.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Sheehan. After the ceremony
they repa red to their newly furnished
house No 6S Church St, where many
friends awaited chem. All sat down to
an elegantly furnished supper gotten up
by Mr.. [ Eeger, and served BY walters
from New York. Among those who sat
down to the supper were Mr.. Eagers
family AMI Mr.. Deelrichs, followed by
Alderman Jewles and wife; Mr. Michael
Kallaher and his family; Mr.. Benson,
Rely Ind Weesely from Bulls Head, of
the firm Of Oakley & Smith. F. Kellehan
and Jas. Wheelahan Jr., who was best
man. Dr. Anowsmith; Mr. Mcdonald,
starter for the Company at Bergen terminus,
and Dan Beatty and his family.